Should you buy the Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM?

The Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM is one of the best versatile lenses in the Canon RF ecosystem but with a hefty price tag. And for sure… there are a couple of other lenses in the RF lineup that also offer a lot of flexibility. So is the 24 - 70 actually worth your money?

Let’s break it all down: the features, the performance, the image quality, and whether this lens is the right investment for your kit.

THE BASICS

The Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM is part of Canon’s trinity of professional zoom lenses for the RF mount. That includes the 15-35mm, the 24-70mm, and the 70-200mm. All with constant f2.8 apertures.

And yes. This lens covers a very versatile focal length range. 24mm for wide shots, up to 70mm for portraits or tight framing. So it’s basically ideal for a variety of photo and video genres: including weddings, travel, events, street photography and even product or commercial work.

For sure… it's not super lightweight, but not too heavy, especially when paired with a Canon R5 for example.

On top it’s weather-sealed, built like a tank, and comes with image stabilization. So if you also combine it with IBIS compatible RF bodies it's just fantastic.

BUILD QUALITY AND HANDLING

If you’re investing over two thousand dollars in a lens, build quality matters. And yes Canon delivers. The RF 24-70mm f2.8L feels like a flagship lens.

You’ve got a nice zoom ring, a customizable control ring, and a focus ring with just the right amount of resistance. There are also switches for AF/MF and IS on/off. Both easy to reach while shooting. And because this is an L-series lens, you get the typical weather sealing. That means you can shoot in more challenging conditions without having any issues. But how does it perform?

AUTOFOCUS PERFORMANCE

The Autofocus on the RF 24-70mm f2.8 is lightning fast. Canon’s AF is super silent, which makes this lens an excellent choice for video as well. For a long period of time this was my go to lens for video until I’ve made the switch to the RF 35mm f1.4 VCM prime lens.

Face and eye detection on the R5 and C70 works seamlessly with this lens. It also handles low light really well thanks to that f2.8 aperture. Sure if you mostly use fast prime lenses like a 35mm f1.4 you will definitely notice the difference but if you are looking for a versatile lens that you can use to get the job done - the RF 24 - 70 is just fantastic.

For video shooters, the autofocus transitions are smooth, and you won’t hear any mechanical noise in your footage. Even in tricky lighting or with moving subjects, you won't have any issues.

IMAGE QUALITY

Let’s talk image quality next. Because that’s where this lens really shines. From 24mm to 50mm up to 70mm you get excellent sharpness even wide open at f2.8. Sure stopping down to f4 or f5.6 sharpens it even more, but honestly, it’s already impressive at 2.8.

Especially that longer end of the zoom range gives you a beautiful compression, natural bokeh, and incredible results. I’ve personally used this lens in all kind of situations from street photography, events, or quick portraits and it just works. For a zoom lens, the bokeh is surprisingly creamy and pleasant. Sure. It won’t replace a prime like the RF 85mm f1.2, but for a zoom? It’s absolutely excellent. Next to the RF 24 - 105mm the 24 - 70mm gives you the flexibility you need to get the job done.

VIDEO PERFORMANCE

Now if you’re a hybrid shooter or a dedicated videographer, the RF 24-70mm f2.8 is also a great choice. As I’ve already mentioned: I’ve used this lens for a long period of time to record all kind of videos here for this channel. Until I’ve started to buy more prime lenses like this RF 35mm because yeah… I just love the 35mm look.

First, that constant aperture is a huge win. You don’t have to deal with exposure shifts as you zoom in or out.

Second, image stabilization. Especially if you combine it with a camera that features IBIS it makes things so much easier. In combination the Autofocus in the video mode is smooth and silent, with a reliable subject tracking.

And because it covers such a versatile range, you can use this lens for talking head interviews, b-roll, documentary work, YouTube videos and more.

WHO IS THIS LENS FOR?

Now the big question: who should actually buy the Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8?

If you’re a photographer who don’t want to switch lenses all the time or if you want to make it as easy as possible for you to cover a wide range of options, this is not just a good lens — it’s one of those perfect options for your kit. You can cover wide group photos, emotional nature shots, stunning street photography all without switching glass. Its versatility means less time fumbling with gear and more time capturing the moments that matter. And in fast-paced environments, speed, flexibility, and reliability are everything.

For those shooting corporate work, live events, or fast-moving documentary-style productions, this lens is also a great choice. Especially if you’re often working under pressure, in uncontrolled lighting, or tight schedules you need gear that won’t slow you down. The RF 24-70mm f2.8 gives you that professional-grade autofocus, a decent low-light performance and stabilization that helps you deliver consistent results without compromise.

Travel photographers and content creators will also appreciate how much gear this one lens can replace. Whether you're capturing cityscapes at 24mm, shooting food or lifestyle shots at 50mm, or isolating subjects with background separation at 70mm, this lens has your back. You get the freedom to adapt instantly, making it a great choice to get the job done.

And for Video shooters: whether you're making YouTube content, client interviews, music or even hybrid photo/video projects — you can absolutely pick up this lens. Its smooth focus transitions, minimal breathing, and excellent image stabilization make it ideal for handheld shooting.

But what if you’re new to photography or video?

Here’s where you need to make a decision. If your budget allows it and you want a lens that can grow with you…one you won’t need to replace for some time is the RF 24-70mm f2.8. It’ll outperform a lot of starter lenses all in one package. Sure a 50mm f1.8 is way way cheaper and I can still recommend the good old nifty fifty but especially as a beginner you should set your focus on light, composition and understanding your camera and not on buying new gear all the time.

On the other hand, if you’re still learning your style, building your skillset or saving for your next big upgrade, there are some other entry points. The RF 24-105mm f4L offers excellent versatility at a lower cost and the even more affordable RF 24-105mm f4-7.1 STM can help you get started without breaking the bank. If you’re considering primes something like the RF 35mm f1.8 or the RF 50mm f1.8 will give you better low-light options and a more dramatic depth of field. But they aren’t versatile and you’ll need to carry multiple lenses. But gladly Canon’s RF ecosystem is growing and there’s room to scale up as your needs evolve.

So at the end of the day: if you need professional performance now and can justify the cost, the RF 24-70mm f2.8 is absolutely worth it.

THE PRICE

Currently the Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM sells for around 2,500 euro. Is it expensive? Absolutely. And I can highly recommend to wait for some cashback options. But here’s the thing: You’re getting a couple of lenses in one. A wide-angle, a standard, and a short telephoto. You’re getting professional image quality, great autofocus, great low-light performance, and a rock-solid build quality.

If you’re a working professional, this lens pays for itself very quickly. Also, don’t forget the used market. You can often find this lens at a lower price point in excellent condition.

So, should you buy the Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8? If you’re a professional photographer or filmmaker looking for a reliable workhorse lens the answer is: It's a great choice.

If you’re a serious enthusiast who wants the best of the best the answer is also: It's worth it.

If you’re a beginner on a tight budget: Maybe not yet. But keep it on your wishlist because this lens could be your future go-to.

It’s not just a great lens. It’s one of the best all-around lenses in Canon’s RF lineup. So yes — it’s expensive. But is it worth it? Absolutely.

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So yeah today it’s time to talk about a couple of reasons why the AirPods Pro are worth it. And yes of course the AirPods Pro aren’t cheap. Currently you can buy them for around 200€ and that’s a lot of money just for some headphones. But I actually decided to invest some more money because I always had these cheap headphones with bad sound (and especially these annoying cables) so it was time to change things up. And a couple of months ago I decided to buy the AirPods Pro because I always liked the InEar Design and the overall Features of them.

BatteryCase

And that’s the perfect opportunity to talk bout the first reason and here we need to talk about the Design & BatteryCase. I absolutely love the BatteryCase. First it is really easy to charge it. You can simply use your Lightning cable to do that or what I really like to do is to place them on my ChargingPad. So especially if you already use the Apple Ecosystem that’s not a huge problem here. You can easily use your basic setup to charge them. On top the magnets inside of the case are great. I heard a lot of Horror-Stories about low quality magnets in other battery-cases. For example that they can’t actually hold them in the box or stuff like that. But those from the AirPods Pro are really nice. You can actually shake them a lot and nothing happens. And what I really like is that they automatically get in the right position, so you don’t need to care about that as well. All in all it’s actually a small and compact case that I really like.And on top the AirPods Pro are InEar Headphones. I always had the problem that most of the smaller headphones or other AirPod version simply won’t fit and they always fell out of my ears all the time. And that’s why these InEar Headphones are my favorite version because I don’t have to care about any of these problems.

Perfect for the Apple Eco System

But now let’s move on and let’s talk about the next reason why the AirPods Pro are worth it: And yes obviously the AirPods Pro are perfect for the Apple Eco System.

So yeah I mostly use Apple Devices. For example the iPhone iMac and MacBook Pro and especially in this situation the AirPods are a perfect match. Because for example whenever I use a device like my iPhone I can simply grab the AirPods put them in my ear and my iPhone automatically connects with my AirPods. And exactly the same happens if I use my iMac or MacBook. That is super helpful and it makes the whole workflow way easier because I don’t really need to care about all these things. It just works and that’s what I want. So if you are looking for an easy all in one solution the AirPods Pro are the way to go.

Features

And that’s the perfect opportunity to talk about some features next. And the first feature that I really like is Stop and Play feature.

Whenever you remove one of the AirPods from your ears the audio stops and that is great because in this case you don’t have to pause it manually. So for example whenever someone wants to ask you a question you won’t miss any parts of a Podcast just because you removed one of the AirPods to answer the question. And right after you use the AirPods again the audio switches to play.

Another feature that I really like to mention is the Noise Canceling

I really like noise canceling headphones because it actually helps to stay focused. And yes I use that all the time when I’m traveling and especially when there are some workers around me. It’s just great because you can still do all kind of things like video editing without having any problems. You can also easily switch between the noise canceling mode and a transparency mode. So if you travel around and you might need to hear an announcement in the train (or things like that) you can easily use the second mode. And to switch between these modes you can easily press and hold the AirPods Pro or if you use your computer/phone you can use the drop down menu to do that. So if you are looking for some good noise canceling headphones the AirPods Pro are a great choice.

But now let’s cover quickly some other features that I really like to mention – First the battery case.

If you want to check the battery status of your AirPods Pro you can easily check your phone to do that. Just open up the Case and a really nice overview comes up that shows all the details. Or if your AirPods are in the case you can check the small LED. If it is green your AirPods are ready to use and fully charged and if it is red your AirPods aren’t fully charged.

If your AirPods are not in the case you can check if the Case is charged or not. If the LED is green you can easily charge the AirPods at least one more time – if it’s red you should charge the case as soon as possible.

Some other basic features are those typical features like start stop play and these kind of things. So if you press the AirPod once you can Start or Pause the Audio. If you press it twice you switch to the next track. And you press it three times you switch to the previous track

So yeah the AirPods Pro are really easy to use and they offer a lot of great features.

Sound

And of course we need to talk about the Sound. Basically everyone has some different preferences and obviously I can’t share any samples here but in my opinion the Sound Quality of the AirPods Pro is awesome. I never had any issues or moments where I thought that the sound quality could be better. Of course there are always better headphones out there especially if we start to compare them with bigger headphones like the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro but if you are looking for some good headphones that you can easily use in all kind of situations and in combination with your iPhone, iPad or Mac the AirPods Pro are the way to go.

BatteryLife

So yeah the last reason why I really like the AirPods Pro is all about the BatteryLife. And of course this totally depends on your own behavior but for me the battery life is fantastic. Apple says that you get 4-5 hours with single charge and that’s in most cases more than enough time. I actually never had a huge problem here – only in some cases I simply forgot to charge the case but yeah that was my fault in all kind of other cases I simply picked them up and they were ready to use. Especially with the battery case you can easily use them over a long period of time and even after a short charging break you can use them again.

So yeah all in all I definitely need to say that I’m really happy that I’ve bought the AirPods Pro and I can highly recommend them if you are already in the Apple Ecosystem.

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